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During the month of December, I experience a whirlwind of emotions.

I reminisce about my childhood--past holiday seasons with my family before my parents got divorced. My most vivid memory is the five of us in our family room…if I close my eyes, I can see it now: my mom is playing "Sleigh Bells Ring" on the piano while my sister entertainingly sings every word to dramatic perfection. This, in turn, results in my other sister, father, and myself bursting into hysterical laughter until tears begin flowing down our face. That's probably the happiest memory I have of...

The end of the year is always jam-packed with parties for families, work and friends. All the invites also come along with the question of what to bring as a gift for the host at all of these different types of events. Scottsdale Quarter Marketing Director, Alison Goodman, gave some of her suggestions for the perfect host gift this holiday season.

When deciding what to bring, first consider how well you know the host, and if possible, pick a gift that accurately reflects their personality, Goodman says.

This month, David Beckham defended his infamous decision to don that night-sky sarong when in France with Victoria Beckham during the 1998 World Cup. ‘I liked that sarong!’ he has protested, with, one hopes, tongue firmly cheek. It was not so much the choice of sarong that caused the outcry – after all, we all go a little exotic with our attire when in warmer climates - more so the curious decision to wear it over a pair of baggy black sweats, as if it were an ornate napkin he had forgotten to untuck from his crotch after eating.

The picture that brought the sarong-saga...

The time has come for my 2015 toy round up.

My goal: to provide you with non-cliché ideas for every budget, covering stuff for babies, toddlers and young kids.

Watch the All Things Mama TV video and read for details.

For your little reader (and dancer): I See Me’s Sing Along Book & CD

Seriously, the most unique gift on the market. This...